Lotus 2004 ELISE Service Notes page 291

Lotus Service Notes
Speaker specifications are as follows:
Rear: Blaupunkt GTX 542 2-way co-axial; 90W max; 30W RMS; 4 ohms impedance.
Front: Blaupunkt TSX 402 2-way co-axial; 105W max; 35W RMS; 4 ohms impedance.
To remove the rear bulkhead trim panel, remove the four screws securing the top edge of the panel to the
bulkhead plinth, and ease the panel from behind the seat belt mounting frame at each side.
MP.7 - BATTERY, BATTERY CABLES & EARTHING POINTS
Battery
WARNING: POISON/DANGER - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Contains sulphuric acid - avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. If in contact with skin or eyes; flush
with copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek immediate medical attention. If
ingested; seek immediate medical attention . Do not induce vomiting or give fluids to drink.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Ventilate when charging
or using in enclosed space. Always shield eyes when working near batteries.
Battery Access
The 45 Ahr Yuasa type 063/3 battery is located at the left hand front of the rear luggage compartment.
No routine inspection or topping up of the electrolyte is required, but at intervals specified in the Maintenance
Schedule, the battery terminals should be checked for security and condition, and protected with petroleum
jelly.
To remove the battery, unhook the plastic cover, disconnect both battery cables (see below), and pull
off the breather pipe (if applicable). Release the single screw securing the clamp bracket at the rear base of
the battery, and manoeuvre the battery from the base retaining shoes at the front and right hand side. When
lifting out the battery, be aware of the considerable weight, and take all appropriate precautions to safeguard
personal health.
Refit the battery, with its terminals inboard, by reversing the above procedure. Remember to push on the
breather pipe (if applicable), and reconnect the battery cables as detailed below.
Disconnecting the Battery
If the battery is to be disconnected, the following precautions should be taken:
i) Wait for at least ten seconds after switching off the ignition to allow the engine management system to
adjust the setting of some components ready for re-starting.
ii) If the car is fitted with the upgraded security alarm, immediately before disconnection, mobilise the engine
using the transmitter button with ignition off, and disconnect the battery within 25 seconds. If disconnected
after this time, or when immobilisation is in effect, the alarm will be triggered.
iii) Ensure that all electrical loads (e.g. lights) are switched off.
iv) Disconnect the negative (earth; black; '-') battery cable first, and re-connect last. If the battery positive
terminal is inadvertently earthed (e.g. when using a spanner) whilst the negative terminal is still connected,
the resultant short circuit with heavy sparking and current flow could cause serious burns.
v) If the vehicle is fitted with security coded audio equipment, check that the code is available for entering
after battery reconnection.
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